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Chase County, NE
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Chase County, Nebraska.
Population
3,671
Land area
894sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Chase County
Chase County at a glance
- Chase County is 84% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,173 a year, 11% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,900 (30% below Nebraska) and median rent is $800 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Imperial (2,210), Wauneta (531) and Enders (46).
Local data for Chase County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chase County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,173
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$165,900
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (861), Mexican Americans (592), Irish Americans (399).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,255
1,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.7M
FY 2026, $8,661 per person
PPP loans
$23.5M
703 loans, 2,463 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$51.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Chase County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chase County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
638
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 12°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chase County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chase County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Chase County, NE?
- Imperial is the largest city or town in Chase County, with about 2,210 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Chase County?
- Chase County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 69023, 69027, 69033, 69045.
- What is the population of Chase County, NE?
- About 3,671 people live in Chase County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Chase County?
- Chase County borders Yuma County, CO, Phillips County, CO, Perkins County, Dundy County, Hayes County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023